Tag: Security Industry Association (SIA)
Gen. McChrystal announced as dinner keynote speaker for 2023 SNG conference
September 13, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the 2023 dinner keynote speaker for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City.
McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces Afghanistan, former commander of the nation’s premier military...
SIA opens call for applications for 2024 RISE Scholarship
September 9, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced it is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders.
Through this initiative, selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications.
“The SIA RISE Scholarship program...
FAST and partner organizations launch security industry compensation study
September 7, 2023SSN Staff
DALLAS—Recognizing the security industry’s need for current and comprehensive compensation data, the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) and four other organizations have partnered to present the 2023 Security Industry Compensation Study.
In addition to FAST, this research initiative is produced by the Security Industry Association (SIA), Electronic Security Association (ESA), PSA Security Network (PSA) and Security Sales...
SIA names George Sewell as government relations coordinator
September 6, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named George Sewell to serve as its new government relations coordinator.
In this role, Sewell joins SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker and Associate Director of Government Relations Colby Williams in helping the association address a growing number of public policy issues affecting the industry.
Since 2020, Sewell has worked in various areas of public policy and government affairs, including...
ASIS International, SIA announce details for 2024 Security LeadHER conference
September 6, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, an event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession.
The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24, and Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Arizona.
“SIA and ASIS are proud partners in promoting,...
SIA research indicates growing confidence in security industry
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Confidence is increasing in the security industry according to a survey conducted by the Security Industry Association (SIA).
SIA revealed that nearly eight in 10 respondents to its July-August 2023 SIA Security Market Index survey offered a positive assessment of business conditions. Additionally, one-fourth of survey participants said that current conditions are “excellent,” and another 53% described them as “good,” and in a forecast of...
SIA unveils program for 2023 Securing New Ground conference
August 8, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2023 schedule, speaker lineup and program for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City.
Security Systems News is a media partner for SNG 2023, where the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking, and business analysis.
This year’s Securing...
SIA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announce partnership
July 27, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has established a partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Business, Security and Intelligence at the Prescott Campus.
The partnership will offer SIA memberships to Embry-Riddle students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in global security and intelligence studies. This will provide the university’s students with access to helpful SIA learning, development, and career...
SIA appoints Ken Francis as chair of SIA Executive Advisory Board
July 17, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRINGS, Md. – Ken Francis, president of Eagle Eye Networks and former member of the Security Industry Association (SIA) board of directors, has been appointed to serve as the new chair of the SIA Executive Advisory Board.
A panel of executive thought leaders from SIA member companies, the SIA Executive Advisory Board was established in 2017 and is a forum that offers input on how market developments influence SIA’s strategy and key initiatives. They advise the SIA Board of...
SIA announces conference lineup for AcceleRISE 2023
June 29, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry.
This year’s AcceleRISE will take place Aug. 14-16 at the Magnolia Hotel Denver.
AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking,...